Lynde Salgados

Lynde Salgados is the veteran Sports Writer for the Mindanao Gold Star Daily. With a career spanning decades, Lynde has become one of the most respected voices in Southern Philippines sports journalism, known specifically for his deep expertise in the Philippine chess circuit and regional basketball leagues. Based in Cagayan de Oro, his reporting goes beyond the final score, focusing on the development of homegrown athletes and the grassroots growth of Mindanaoan sports. Whether analyzing a grandmaster's gambit or covering high-stakes local tournaments, Lynde’s work is defined by technical precision and a commitment to elevating the sporting narrative of Northern Mindanao.

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TEAM CHAMPIONS. Grandmaster Daniel Quizon celebrates with elementary pupils Bradkint Gayramon and Jan Calvin Abesamis of Cagayan de Oro after Wise Gambit captured the team rapid title at the 6th Asenso Ozamiz Open Chess Championships. (Photo by Lynde Salgados)

CDO kids help Quizon win team chess title

Two elementary pupils from Cagayan de Oro partnered with a seasoned Grandmaster to pull off a stunning upset in the 6th Asenso Ozamiz Open.

Jul 17, 2026000

JUNIOR CHAMP. National Master Keith Adriane Ilar receives the P60,000 top prize and the championship trophy in the presence of Asia's first Grandmaster Eugene Torre, GM Jayson Gonzales and Ozamiz Open Chess organizer AGM Rey Urbiztondo. (Photo by Lynde Salgados)

CDO, MisOr kids ready for chess war in Ozamiz

Youth chess players from Misamis Oriental are primed to challenge national veterans at the upcoming Ozamiz Open Chess Championships.

Jul 10, 2026000

Cagayan de Oro

Oro’s loss, GenSan’s gain: Pacman team dominates Mayor Klarex chess tilt

Former Cagayan de Oro ace Johnnel Balquin returned to his old stomping grounds on Saturday night, leading the General Santos-based Pacman team to a decisive victory in the local chess team competition.

Dec 23, 2025000

News

NM Florendo clinches blitz chess title in Oro

NATIONAL Master Joey Albert Florendo of Zamboanga City outmaneuvered a crowded field of 122 woodpushers to clinch the Christmas Open blitz chess title Saturday night, Dec. 20, at the City Tourism Hall.

Dec 23, 2025000